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Front Console Box Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
    4. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the screws.
    Fig 1: Front Console Box And Screws
    G11427915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Move the front console box in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clips.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Console Box
    G11427916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.